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C500 OAO

1985 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,404 mi
Last recorded39,404 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC500 OAO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 39,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

metal fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 39,397 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing holed (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

metal fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2015 39,055 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 38,885 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
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C500 OAO is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,534 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 24,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C500 OAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C500 OAO?

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What year was C500 OAO registered?

C500 OAO is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 December 1985.

Is C500 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C500 OAO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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